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Waiting to get in, waiting to get out: corridor care, delayed discharges and rising pressures on hospitals (King's Fund, 7 July 2026)

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In this King's Fund article, Danielle Jefferies explores the link between delayed discharges and corridor care, the growing financial cost of both and why action beyond hospital walls will be essential if we are serious about reducing pressure on hospitals.

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Waiting to get in, waiting to get out: corridor care, delayed discharges and rising pressures on hos… https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/blogs/waiting-to-get-in-waiting-to-get-out-corrido…
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